Why choose Studio 6?
Board: Edexcel
Knowledge and Understanding
The focus of this qualification is to provide students with the opportunity to specialise in forensic science and specific areas within this, such as criminology, forensic psychology, forensic psychology, scientific investigation and forensic photography.
Analysis and Evaluation
The aims of the course are for students to develop experimental, analytical and evaluative skills through practical, work based learning. Learners will complete several assignments in which their analytical and evaluation skills will be assessed.
Subject Skills
• Planning, organising and initiative skills.
• Independent, team work and communicative skills.
• Decision making and problem solving.
• Analytical, evaluative and critical thinking skills.
Course Content
Fundamentals of Science
• Periodic table, atomic structure and chemical bonding.
• Microscopy, eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.
• Energy conversion systems.
• Series and parallel circuits and the electromagnetic spectrum.
Scientific Practical Techniques
• Compounds, purity and yields.
• Sampling techniques.
• Working safely in the laboratory.
• Practical equipment, instruments and variables.
Plus 4 of the 5 following units:
Statistics for Science Technicians
• Statistical techniques.
• Processing scientific results.
• Chi-squared test.
Criminology
• Criminological explanations and behaviour.
• Definitions and measurements of crime.
• Crime control policies.
• Penal policy and their theoretical explanations.
Forensic Evidence Collection and Analysis
• Crime scene analysis.
• Biological, chemical and physical evidence analysis.
Forensic Photography
• Photographic equipment and conditions.
• Theoretical principles of photography.
• Use of 35mm and digital forensic photography.
• Produce a portfolio of photographic evidence.
Criminal Psychology
• Psychological perspectives to explain criminal behaviour.
• Carry out a psychological study.
• Psychological issues and the criminal justice system.
You need at least Merit (BBBB) in BTEC Science or C grade GCSE science.
This course is 100% coursework based and is assessed through cases studies, written and practical assignments, projects, presentations, role plays and mock crime scene and evidence analysis.
The course will be taught through seminars, guest speakers, practical investigations, discussions and self-guided research.
This course will be taught over two years and will provide learners with a level 3 BTEC qualification (equivalent to 1 A-Level)
This qualification is ideal for learners who want to progress to university or into employment. Employment opportunities include a wide range of science based jobs and also those within the legal, civil and police services.
For those hoping to progress to university, the A level and UCAS points for this course are as follows:
• Pass: Grade E = 40 points
• Merit: Grade C = 80 points
• Distinction: Grade A = 120 points
1. You expect to get at least a Merit (BBBB) in BTEC Science or grade C GCSE.
2. You have an interest in forensic science, crime scene investigation and associated areas.
3. You enjoy practical science.
4. You work best and make progress through coursework based assignments.
See Mr Buxton or Miss Stone in the Science Village.
